The
Vishuddha (purification) is symbolized by a circle with a triangle pointing downward
within 16 petals, the quality of this level of awareness is connected with the element of
space or ether out of which the four lower elements manifest. Main issues: communication
and self-expression.
Colour: blue
Seed sound: Ham
Vowel sound: ee (as in see)
Note sound: G
Location: Throat
Associated body parts: throat, lungs,
vocal cords, bronchials, thyroid, voice, jaw, neck, nape of neck
Purpose: basic issues for the
consciousness of this chakra are concerned with the expressions of feelings and emotions,
deals with everything related to sound, communication mediates all emotions and feelings
Associated Sacrament: Confession
Chanting
Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance:
knows balance of expression, silence and speech, knows how to listen to the inner voice,
trusts intuition, good communicator, contented, finds it easy to meditate
Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of
balance, too open: over-talkative. dog-matic, self-righteous, arrogant
Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of
balance, blocked: holds back from self-expression, unreliable, holds inconsistent views
Yoga Postures: arms
behind head stretch, Bridge (Setu Bandasana), Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana),
Cobra (Bhujanghasana), Bridge (Setu Bandhasana)
Crystals: Aquamarine, Turquoise,
Chalcedony, Lapis lazuli, Agate, Celestite. Sodalite, Sapphire
Essential Oils: Chamomile, Myrrh,
Lavender, Sandalwood, Neroli, Sage
Archetypes: functional - Communicator;
dysfunctional - Masked Self
Societal Association: Personal
Emotional dysfunctions: Perfectionism,
inability to express emotions, blocked creativity
Goals: Harmony with others,
self-knowledge, creativity
Developmental age: 28 - 35 years
Element: Ether
Ruling planet: Mars, Venus, Uranus
Zodiac: Gemini, Taurus, Aquarius
Massage directions: female - counter
clockwise; male - clockwise
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